PUNDITS and politicians fear the joint development that the Duterte administration is exploring with China in the disputed areas of the South China Sea. On June 2, the Philippine Star highlighted the concerns of unidentified experts worried about the constitutionality of joint development with China (“Cayetano: Philippines, China in talks about joint development in South China Sea”). Prospects for Joint Development in the South China Sea,” joint development was lauded as an “attractive” approach. Will the pursuit of joint development with China which Batongbacal and Baveira considered “attractive” in 1999 really “give up” the arbitral ruling? Since it will promote peace, joint development will also advance our security interests.

Source: Manila Times June 04, 2018 16:45 UTC